This episode of Ride With Us features an engaging interview with Johnny Kieckhefer, a fifth-generation rodeo contestant and rancher from Arizona.
Johnny delves into his family's deep roots in rodeo and ranching, beginning with his great-grandfather, Bob Kieckhefer, who established the renowned K4 Ranch and launched the family's successful quarter horse breeding program in the 1940s.
He also shares stories about his grandfather, Chuck Shepherd, a legendary cowboy who not only competed in various rodeo events but also played a pivotal role in shaping the rules and organization of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA).
Johnny reflects on his own rodeo career, recounting memorable rides, the horses he's worked with, and the challenges he's overcome along the way.
A highlight of the discussion is the Prescott Frontier Days rodeo, one of the oldest and most iconic rodeos in the United States. Johnny speaks passionately about his involvement with the 1888 Buckle Club, a booster organization dedicated to raising funds to support and enhance the Prescott Frontier Days rodeo and its fairgrounds.
Throughout the interview, Johnny expresses deep pride in his family's legacy and emphasizes his commitment to preserving the Western heritage and traditions embodied by the Prescott rodeo.
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